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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,331.52 and 613.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,331.52 and 613.43 is: 919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,331.52 = 613.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,331.52 = 613.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,331.52 × 613.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 816,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,794.31/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.69

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